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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1968

Page

13

Bridgeport PTA council plans Founders Day dinner dance

The Bridgeport PTA council led by Mrs. Dorothy F Crutch will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Red Cross headquarters Park avenue to advance plans for a March 9 dinner dance at the Three Door restaurant chaired by Nicholas P Dolyak of Blackham PTA The agenda includes naming delegates to the state PTA convention April 23 24 in Hartford and preparations for the council scholarship awards in local high schools Plans will be made to support the Board of Education budget at a City Hall public hearing the following night.

Bridgeport PTA Council Red Cross Park Avenue Dorothy F. Crutch Nicholas P. _Dolyak Blackham School Pta PTA Hartford Council Board ‘of

Flood Aid Backed for Norwalk River Project

Army engineers and local witnesses urged a Senate public works subcommittee to approve the Norwalk river flood control project. Rep. Donald J. Irwin testified in support as Wilton and Norwalk would benefit. Estimated total cost 4.3 million dollars with a federal share of 5.7 million.

Washington Army Senate Public Works Norwalk Connecticut Donald J. Irwin D-Gonn Wilton Conn

Mrs Rose Abbruscato Leads ILGWU Seventh Term

Mrs Rose Abbruscato was elected to a seventh consecutive three year term as chairman of Locals 141 147 International Ladies Garment Workers Union AFL CIO at a Stratfield inn meeting Manager Frank Trykoski said Irene Chapman was re elected recording secretary and Joseph Belfiore vice chairman Also 27 executive board members were elected A union convention is set for May 23 in Atlantic City and a $50000 donation from the International union will aid Sicily earthquake victims The next meeting is February 12 at the union office 1317 Fairfield Ave

Rose Abbruscato International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union Afl-Cio Stratfield Motor Inn Frank Trykoski Irene Chapman Joseph Belfiore Trykoski Atlantic City Ald International Union Sicily Union Fairfield Avenue

Grant Approved for Greer Memorial Convalescent Home

Sen. Abraham Ribicoff announced that the Department of Health Education and Welfare approved a 200,000 dollar grant to aid construction of the Greer Memorial Convalescent Home in North Canaan Connecticut. The facility will be a 140 bed, 1.7 million dollar project.

Washington Abraham A. Ribicoff D-Conn Department of Health, Education ‘and Welfare Greer Memorial Convalescent North Canaan Conn

Historic Brooks House faces 40000 needed to move and save

The Brooks house on Pembroke street, built late in the 18th century by Capt John Brooks Sr, faces ruin without 40000 for a foundation and heating. MASS lacks capital funds as deterioration and weather threaten the fire trap structure. A move to 60 acres park is planned with poles and wires removal cost and rebuilding.

Mathewson John Brooks Pembroke Street Bridgeport Museum of Art, Science and Industry Republic Mackenzie Mast Brooks Mass Boston Mabel Francis Walder California Superior Court

Property history links Ruth Wilder Braisted to New Haven estate

City records show Ruth Wilder Braisted inherited a residual share in 1962 and acquired the Brooks house in 1964. The property’s last known use was years ago when MASI used it for temporary offices during construction of its modern center on Park Avenue.

Ruth Wilder New Haven Mass Brooks Masi Park Avenue

Venezuelan currency backed by gold exceeds target

Caracas reports that Venezuela's currency is backed by gold or foreign exchange at more than 190 percent, surpassing the required 33 percent backing. The surge signals robust confidence in the bolivar amid the country’s policy stance.

Caracas Venezuela UPI

Theater Time Table Shows Wide Range of Films

A compiled list of screenings across venues including Beverly Center Capitol Milford Cinema Norwalk and more. Notable titles include Bonnie and Clyde Paris Burning The Happiest Millionaire Wait Until Dark and The Penthouse with multiple daily showings and shorts interspersed.

Beverly Paris Capitol Milford Mozambique Cinema Theater Cinema Last Frontier London Fine. Arts Westport Lively For Life Hi-Way Cinema Merritt Milford Drive-In Norwalk Drive-In Norwalk Palace Bridgeport Rivoli Who Mint Stratford Song of Music Uassee Wilton Cinema

Reports Due Soon From Corporations

Secretary of State Ella T. Grasso announced that the 1968 annual reports forms have been mailed to more than 32 000 Connecticut stock corporations and 3 849 out of state corporations registered. There are 52 colleges and units doing business in Connecticut in the Greater Boston area.

Hartford Ella T. Grasso Connecticut Greater Boston

Connecticut Corporate Filing Penalties and Fees

The text notes duplicate filing in an office with a $16 fee and mentions statutory penalties for corporations: $25 for Connecticut corporations and $100 for out-of-state corporations, applying to filings within the period ending March 1, 1968.

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